Involuntary commitment is, realistically speaking, the only way to deal with this
Involuntary commitment is, realistically speaking, the only way to deal with this
@Noahpinion Not really sure why we decided the rights of mentally unstable men rank above the rights of women not to be assaulted and murdered. But that's the decision society made.
@Blueelectron4 @Noahpinion Wasn’t it because of reports of horrific treatment in institutions and unjustified commitments? Or is that a false memory of mine? A bit of throwing baby out with bath water in any case. Like, fix the institutions, don’t just give up.
@gluonspring @Noahpinion I'm not old enough to have been an adult in the 70s but yes that's my understanding as well. Given "deregulation" of the economy/govt was getting started at that time, I wouldn't be surprised if a dash of "the free market will provide better alternatives" was at work too.